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1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above. I chose to watch the videos entitled “Andy Warhol: Images of an Image” and “The Power of Art: Rothko.” I wanted to explore more of Andy Warhols’ work and know more about him as an artist. I also was not familiar with who Rothko was and wanted to learn about who the artist was as well as get the opportunity to explore his work. 2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. In the video “Andy Warhol: Images of an Image” I learned that Andy Warhol did not want to be an artist at first. I also learned that he painted many images of Marilyn Monroe, which was a major reason that he became famous. In the video “The Power of Art: Rothko, I learned that in the art world, he is identified as an abstract expressionist. I also learned that Rothko wanted his paintings to give off an intimate and personal feeling this way people could feel more connected to his work. 3. How do the v

The Exhibition 1. What is the title of the exhibit? The exhibit I chose to explore did not have a title. 2. What is the theme of the exhibition? The theme of the exhibit is nature. The Gallery 1. What type of lighting is used? Dimmed lighting was used in the exhibit. 2. What colors are used on the walls? The colors used on the wall were black and white. 3. What materials are used in the interior architecture of the space? The materials used in the interior architecture of the space were essentially the paintings that hung on the wall and two couches in the middle of the space. There was also a television on the wall that showed some art work. 4. How is the movement of the viewer through the gallery space? The gallery has a great amount of space, which allowed me to freely move from one area to the next in order to explore the artworks. The space was not overwhelming to be in because of the right amount of distance between the materials and the artworks. The

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above. I chose to watch the videos “The Impact of Cubism” and “The Mystical North: Spanish Art from the 19th Century to the Present.” I selected these videos because I have not heard of nor explored these topics before and wanted to do so. 2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. In the video entitled “The impact of Cubism” I was informed that cubism is a large painting that is composed of geometric shapes to create the piece. Cubism is from the 20th century of the art period. I also learned that Pablo Picasso inspired and served as a mentor for the artist Gris. In the video “The Mystical North: Spanish Art from the 19th Century to the Present” I learned that most of Pablo Picassos’ work represented in an abstract cubist way. I also learned that when the artist Goya passed away, artists, specifically painters began to create art pieces that focused on happiness. 3. How d

This mask originates from South America, specifically Columbia.Texture is expressed because the areas that represent the face appears to be smooth and the lower areas appear to be coarse. Line can also be seen with the drawings that represent the mouth, eyes and the eyebrows on the mask. The shape resembles that of a pumpkin to me. There are wooden ears that are tied to the back that are extended when the mask is worn. I selected this piece because it has aspects of a human face and appears more realistic to me. I was also fascinated by it because of the simple yet complex details that are included. This is an African mask. It is referred to as the Dan Bird Mask. It is typically represented culturally in the countries of Liberia and Ivory Coast. The repetition of the outline and lines on the beak helps to place emphasis on that part of the mask. Shape is illustrated here with the outline of the mask it self to mimic that of a birds’ face, and also the cut out of the eyes. I

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above. This week, I decided to watch the videos entitled “African Art” and “Buddhism.”  I chose the videos because I never really delved into the art in these particular cultures and was curious to know more. I also wanted to see if there were any comparisons that I could make with the two different cultures. Another thing I wanted to know was the types of inspirations that went into the artworks that were being created. 2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. From each video, there were a few key concepts that I learned. From the “African Art” video, I learned about the connection art had to rituals that were practiced. Masks were a major part of the rituals and practices. From the “Buddhism” video, I learned that Buddhism is a religion that focuses on peace as a main goal for its followers. I learned that many of the carvings in the artworks were that of animals. I also

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above. I watched “Leonardo da Vinci: The Mind of the Renaissance” and “Velazquez.” The reason I selected the video on Leonardo da Vinci is because I am familiar with a few of his works, but I wanted to learn more about him and his life. I also wanted to know what inspired him being an artist. The reason I chose to watch the Velazquez video is because I never heard of this artist before and I wanted to be exposed to his work. I also wanted to know more about his life and inspirations. Also, unlike the other video options this one did not have a title, which made me curious to see what it was about. 2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned. There were a few key concepts that I learned from watching both videos: “Leonardo da Vinci: The Mind of the Renaissance” : I learned about the professions of his mother and father. His mother was a servant girl and his father was a lawyer.

1. What was it like using your hand as subject matter for a drawing? It was interesting because although it seemed like something simple at first, there were also challenges. I got lo learn how to put control over each hand when drawing. It was interesting to look at the details of the drawing of each hand when I was finished. Looking at my hands to be as precise as possible was actually a fun task. 2. What media did you select - pencil or charcoal? Why? I selected pencil to use for my drawing because it is easier to erase and creates less mess than charcoal. I was able to work better with it because it made my work look cleaner and neater. Being that I made a few mistakes while creating the drawings, I was able to get rid of my mistakes and not have an unclean background. 3. How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand? It felt awkward creating a drawing with my non-dominant hand. It was difficult for me and I had